SPE/IADC 163510
Advanced Dynamic Training Simulator for Drilling as well as Related
Experience from Training of Drilling Teams with Focus on Realistic
Downhole Feedback
Authors: Sven Inge Ødegård, eDrilling Solutions; Bjørn T. Risvik, Statoil; Knut S. Bjørkevoll,
SINTEF Petroleum Research; Øystein Mehus, Oiltec Solutions; Rolv Rommetveit, eDrilling
Solutions; Morten Svendsen, eDrilling Solutions
Content
• Background
– Market
– Technology
• Simulator capabilities
– Top-side
– Dynamic down-hole
• Operations
– HPHT, TTRD, ERD, MPD
• Future perspective
• Drilling simultor training
– Application
– Experience
Background
• Market
– Not available in 2010
– Customer encourage suppliers to
cooperate
• Technology
– Dynamic models verified
RealTime in MPD and Decision
support systems
– State of the Art Topside Drilling
equipment simulator
Downhole
• Advanced integrated hydraulics and temperature model
− Realistic transient calculations
− Realistic dynamic effects
− Multi-phase capabilities
• Realistic gas behavior in oil- and water based muds
• Dynamic torque and drag calculations integrated with topside simulator
− Realistic feedback from draw works and top drive
• ROP model for realistic WOB
= Realistic feedback from virtual well
Topside
• Modern offshore drilling rig containing standard generic equipment that can
be configured to operate like an actual rig’s equipment
• Drawworks
• Heave compensator
• Topdrive
• Iron Roughneck
• Mud pumps
• Active mud system
• Pipe handling machinery including
racking machine and fingerboard
• Trip tank system (pump and tank)
• Valves, suface lines, kelly line, slip-joint, Chokes, BOP, etc
Simulator configuration
• Topside
− Surface lines
− Valves
− Pumps
− Tanks and fluids
− BOP stack
− Chokes
− Fluid properties
• Downhole
− Drill string and BHA components
− Well path
− Formation properties
− Formation “Hardness”
− Reservoirs
− Loss zones
Simulator infrastructure
Topside
simulator
Flow
model
(P, T)
T/D
Model w/
ROP
Simulator infrastructure
Instructor
client
Downhole
Simulator
Hub
Flow
Model
T/D
Model
w/ ROP
Top side
Simulator
HMI
clients
HMI
clients
HMI
clients
HMI
clients
HMI
clients
Top side
3D viz.
Top side
3D viz.
Top side
3D viz.
3D
clients
Virtual
well
Top side
3D viz.
Top side
3D viz.
2D plot
clients
User interface
Operations
The dynamic training simulator will enable realistic training on the following:
• Drilling and tripping operations
• Stripping operations
• Connections
• Multi fluid operations
• Well control (kick and losses)
• TTRD (Through Tubing Rotary Drilling)
• MPD (Managed Pressure Drilling)
• HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature)
• ERD (Extended Reach Drilling)
Relavent feedback from well in all operations due to dynamic response…….
• Complex operation
• Sub contractors
• Procedure testing
• Extra equipment
– MPD choke
– Backpressure pump
• Testing 3rd part control system
• Experience
– Improvement on 3rd part system due to new challenging TTRD
configuration
MPD training
Future perspective
• Education/learning
• Customize for Drill Well On Paper Exercises
• Test and train on new drilling methods/concepts
• Seamless integration with RealTime operation
• Use Simulator models and virtual well as a planning / design verification tool.
(Coupling T/D, hydraulics & temperatures in one system)
Statoil's ambition is to raise company-wide performance and thus reduce the
likelihood of loss due to deficient quality and precision in our activities.
Our objectives are thus improved risk handling, more effective work processes
and continued development of leadership skills in order to provide the
foundations for a value-based performance culture.
Training Philosophy
To ensure quality in all aspects of
Statoil’s activities, we have decided to
introduce a generic work form for use in
all delivery processes.
The Compliance & Leadership model
This model applies to any task and is the way we work in Statoil, also when
performing training at the Drilling Simulator.
Drilling Simulator Training
The goal is to provide realistic team training on common and critical drilling and
well operations according to the Compliance and Leadership model.
Training Preparations
Pore Pressure ramp
Geological uncertainty
Operational procedures
Underground blow-out
Small operational window
Collapse / Pack-off
Fracture/Loss/Ballooning
Contingency procedures
Emergency systems
PROJECT DEFINED CHALLENGES
CONFIGURATION
SIMULATOR CAPABILITIES
Application
Experience
DW100 – Well Construction Process
BENEFITS FROM THE SIMULATOR
Verification of plans and procedures.
Enhanced risk assessment and planning.
Focus on down-hole conditions and limitations,
including key drilling parameters and best practices.
Realistic application of skills and competence.
Confidence with critical events and well control situations.
Team approach to handling of well specific challenges (CRM).
Verification of emergency systems and relevant procedures.
Understanding of the Compliance and Leadership model.
A team that is better prepared to execute tasks, handle critical
situations and to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations
Task
Design
Limitations
Hazards
Procedures
Focus areas
Contingencies
Competence
Emergency systems
Communication
Verification of Plans
Application of procedures
Handling of defined hazards
Thank you for the attention, any questions?
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